Occasionally we like to explore smaller market plays to take advantage of unique characteristics of select lots identified through the harvest and winemaking process or simply the need for adventure.
Viognier 2009
This is our first release of Viognier, one of the new grape varieties that we are working with at our East Bench - Osoyoos vineyard. Viognier is a unique white varietal combining the weightiness on the palate of Chardonnay and the amazing floral aromatics of Gewurtz. We are excited to be working with this varietal from now on.
The distinctive Viognier nose of orange blossom and tree ripened apricots is bodacious on the palate with luscious mouthfeel. Clean lively flavours of rich peach and mango end with a long finish with a touch of orange zest. A very pretty wine!
Price: $26.00 Post HST $25.35
Cases produced: 150 cases
Release date: May 2010
Availability: Please use our online order form or contact the winery at 250.493.8466
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*** 91 Points - John Schreiner - This is a powerful wine. The tropical aromas just surge from the glass.
Pinot Noir 2008
With the challenging reputation that proceeds Pinot Noir and the reward when greatness is achieved, we couldn't resist but try our hand at this varietal again. Grapes were sourced from Cawston in the Similkameen Valley. The fruit was left as whole berries to ferment and our gravity feed winery worked its magic with very low intervention and delicate handling.
The resulting wine has a raspberry nose with a hint of smoke and tobacco. On the palate, pomegranate and cherry flavours meld with chocolate tones. The unfiltered and unfined style fills out the body of the wine with a lingering finish.
Price: $29.00 Post HST $28.25
Cases produced: 180 cases
Release date: June 2010
Availability: Please use our online order form or contact the winery at 250.493.8466Download profile sheet : 44kb
** 90 Points - John Schreiner - This is a generous wine, with aromas and flavours of cherry and strawberry and with a seductively silken texture.